Planning your wedding in Gloucestershire

County of the stunning Cotswolds and the flowing Severn River, Gloucestershire has lots of romantic scenery for any wedding. Factor in the rather gothic Forest of Dean and multiple, charming villages, it's no wonder why there is so much variety in terms of venue choice. You can't move for magical castles and beautiful, rustic barns. If you're getting married in Gloucestershire or are considering it then let our guide below help you with your planning. recommendations, tips and advice from local suppliers and some local, real wedding inspiration.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Gloucestershire has plenty of choice including many glorious castles. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock the designs you like.

Gloucestershire wedding venues

Berkeley Castle

Gloucestershire | 130 capacity

Berkeley Castle is a splendid, beautiful and glorious medieval fortress and...

£8,400 - £10,900 total

The Barn at Berkeley

Gloucestershire | 150 capacity

The Barn at Berkeley is a characterful exclusive use wedding venue hosting ...

£1,250 - £2,500 total

Clearwell Castle

Gloucestershire | 160 capacity

Clearwell Castle is set within the stunning Forest of Dean and provides the...

£90 - £90 per head

Elmore Court

Gloucestershire | 200 capacity

Situated in the heart of Gloucestershire’s countryside with views over th...

£6,000 - £14,000 total

The venue is second to none, it was well organised by you all, it was fabulous and unfortunately it was over too soon....!
Anita & Nick - Berkeley Castle

Wedding dress stockists

Sassi Holford

British designer Sassi Holford has been making brides’ dreams come tr...

£2,000 - £8,000 per item

Caroline Castigliano

Caroline Castigliano is the connoisseur of luxury designer bridal wear in t...

£2,000 - £15,000 per item

Stephanie Allin Couture

Stephanie Allin is widely recognised as one of the best British bridal desi...

£2,000 - £5,000 per item

Bridal Indulgence

Luxury boutique Bridal Indulgence offers a tranquil place to try wedding go...

£1,000 - £4,000 per head

Real weddings in Gloucestershire

Sustainable Weddings

Beth & Craig | The Barn At Upcote Wedding

James & Lucy's Christmas Castle Wedding

First things you need to do when planning a wedding

Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with local, Gloucestershire-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, Gloucestershire has plenty of choice.

7 So you know the date of your glorious Glos wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Are you have a band or DJ? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the party part of the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests. You may need to nearby Bristol for more choice when it comes to musicians.

Photographers

Siography

We have a trusted, relaxed, friendly and journalistic approach. Get in touc...

£1,000 - £2,249 total

Love In Focus

Hi, I’m Sandy, I shoot fun, natural images of the best day of your life.

£995 - £2,195 total

Martin Dabek Photography...

Documentary wedding photography with artistic twist!

£1,295 - £2,000 total

Lisa Lander Photography

JOYFUL & CREATIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CARE-FREE & FUN COUPLES

£995 - £1,500 total

I LOVE photographing fun couples, in-love and tell unique & joyful stories all over the world.
Lisa Lander Photographer

Hair & make up artists

Helen Farley Stylist

Helen Farley Stylist, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy for all occasions, fr...

£75 - £125 per item

Evie Smith Hair and Make...

**EXCLUSIVE OFFER: 20% OFF FOR THE FIRST TWO BRIDES to book a wedding in Oc...

£30 - £80 per head

Matthew Curtis Hair

Matthew Curtis is one of the UK's most innovative and inspirational hair st...

£50 - £350 per head

JULES MAKEUP ARTISTRY & ...

Professional Bridal Hair and Makeup Artistry

£50 - £300 per head

9 Gloucestershire has an abundance of fantastic local florists. Can you get them to incorporate local flowers into the floral arrangements? It's always fun to include flowers that grow locally.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers in Bristol too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Glos and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local Devon-based supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

Diaspora

salsa band - vocals, horns, percussionists, available for weddings, parties...

£1,053 - £5,615 total

Aderyn String Quartet

Four talented musicians bringing together passion and experience to add a t...

£400 - £800 total

Music Students for Hire

The UK’s Number 1 provider of young musicians for functions and events. ...

£175 - £1,500 total

JD's Classical and Jazz ...

Spanish, Classical, Jazz Guitarist available as solo or in small jazz combo...

£160 - £500 per head

Flowers

Jay Archer Floral Design...

Dubbed 'The English Romantic' my award-winning designs are whimsical, textu...

£2,000 - £50,000 total

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

Made by Natalie

Made by Natalie is a wedding and milestone events planner based in South Ma...

£750 - £3,500 total

Bedazzled Events Ltd

From traditional to contemporary, intimate to extravagant, each Bedazzled W...

£600 - £3,500 total

Cakes

Waitrose Wedding Cakes

Our stunning range of wedding cakes complement every style, from boldly mod...

£13 - £485 per item

The Cheese Wedding Cake

Offering a stunning range of luxury Cheese Wedding Cakes. We are experts in...

£45 - £350 per item

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following regions:

Cheltenham, Maisemore, Cowley, Clearwell, Elmore, Thornbury, Aldsworth, Fairford, Painswick, Brockworth, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Tetbury, Bibury, Fossebridge, Falfied, Stinchcombe, Gloucester, Lydney, Birdlip, Withington, Berkeley, Stonehouse, Dumbleton

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